Essential Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
Matt Field author Sam Cartwright-Hatton author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
Published:28th Sep '15
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

This essential introduction to abnormal and clinical psychology explores the key areas, controversies and debates in the field and encourages students to think critically.
Key features of this textbook include:
- The latest updates from DSM-5 and ICD-10 and a balanced critique of the diagnostic approach, keeping students at the forefront of the developments and debates in the field
- "Essential Debate" and "Essential Experience" boxes that encourage critical thinking and provide case study examples to help students critique the findings and apply them in practice
- Concise chapters providing students with the essentials they need to get a good grade in their module in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
- Additional student resources available on the companion website.
Suitable for all students taking Abnormal and Clinical Psychology modules.
An excellent guide to how mental health problems are understood and treated; accessible, wide-ranging, and full of fascinating information on this important topic.
-- Daniel FreemanThis excellent textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to clinical and abnormal psychology. I will be recommending it as essential reading for both psychology and medical students.
-- Rebecca ElliottI like the acknowledgment of the limitations of the categorical approach to diagnosis, as well as the built-in comparison between DSM and ICD criteria. I also like that this text does not attempt to address every category or every diagnosis, but rather selects some of the most common to discuss in greater detail. -- Dr Suzanne Stambaugh * drupal *
This book covers a number of subjects at a very introductory level, making it ideal for foundation degrees and first year nursing programmes. -- Mr DAvid Rawcliffe * drup
ISBN: 9780761941897
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 650g
360 pages